Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation
Natural beauty, naturally sculpted. In response to ongoing requests from my patients to start offering facial acupuncture treatments, I started researching options. When I found out about microcurrent treatments I got really excited! Not only can the microcurrent machine be used to do facial rejuvenation treatments, but it can also be used to treat pain (including jaw pain—TMJ syndrome) and stimulate the underlying muscles to either relax or tone.
And, for the squeamish, it does so without needles. I know that acupuncture is not painful. I call it ahhhhcupuncture (read like a sigh). But when someone is afraid of needles, it is sometimes very difficult to get past that.
Microcurrent treatment also has research to back up its claims!
What does a Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation treatment involve?
My first step is to meet with you so that I can discuss your wishes and determine if and how I can turn those into reality.
Once a decision is made to proceed, I take your picture. We do, after all, want to see what progress we are achieving as the treatments move forward.
At the start of each treatment I ask that you wash your face, even if you do not wear any makeup.
The following components are used during treatment:
- Microcurrent rejuvenation techniques on facial skin and muscles
- Acupuncture point treatment using microcurrent with no pain or invasion of the skin
- Facial massage to increase blood flow and relax facial muscles
- Counseling on healthy lifestyle choices including supplements, nutrition etc.
- For the most effective results, ten to 12 sessions are recommended over a course of four to 12 weeks and a package is available for this.
A non-needle option for facial rejuvenation treatment, microcurrent can also help with Bell’s Palsy, TMJ syndrome, and many pain conditions.
Clinically proven results…
Microcurrent research and clinical studies show the following positive effects after microcurrent treatments (*):
- Cellular regeneration and increased protein synthesis for enhanced soft-tissue healing
- A 500 percent increase in ATP, which provides energy for cell metabolism and injury repair
- A 40 percent increase in cellular membrane transport and the reduction of soft-tissue swelling and inflammation
- Improved DNA synthesis for soft-tissue cell regeneration
- Activation of T-lymphocytes that strengthen the immune system
* Cell Regeneration and ATP production: The effects of electric currents on ATP generation, protein synthesis and membrane transport. Cheng et. al. , Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Nov/Dec 1982, 171
Please note that these treatments may not be available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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